The Nymph of the Lo River by Unknown Artist

Details

Medium:

Embroidered silk

Dimensions:

322 x 53 cm

Art Fund grant:

£1,000 ( Total: £3,500)

Acquired in:

1930

Vendor:

Yamanaka & Company

The work of two hands, 13th century Sung and early Ming. 'The Nymph of the Lo River', illustrating scenes from a poem. A boat on the river, rocks, nymphs, mountains, etc. based on a design by Ku K'ai-chih (4th century).